Ningthoujam Nabachandra, popularly known as ‘Naba Volume’ for his intense vocal range passed away on Thursday at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata where he succumbed to cardiac arrest.
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Renowned Manipuri artiste, Ningthoujam Nabachandra, popularly known as ‘Naba Volume’ for his intense vocal range passed away on Thursday at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata where he succumbed to cardiac arrest. Aged, around 72, Naba Volume is survived by his two sons, three daughters and grandchildren.
While mourning the demise of the renowned Manipuri artiste who left his indelible mark in the field of music, theatre and films, the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), in a message, termed his passing an enormous loss for the art and film world of Manipur.
In his passing, the state has lost a passionate exponent of the Arts. As a mark of respect, candles were lit at the memorial of Manipuri Cinema, Palace Gate, Imphal, the society informed.
“His melodious rendition of the Manipuri Kawali, ”Mitchanaba thoklaba, eigi mityangda kana leiri ngaoroidouba” as a playback singer and music composer for the Manipuri dubbed feature film, “Umangee Mee” and his stint as the regional officer of the Central Board of Film Certification, Regional Office, under ministry of I&B, at Guwahati, are some of his significant contribution to Manipuri Cinema”.
MSFDS described Nabachand Ningthoujam as an important personality in the art and culture world of Manipur who went on to excel in the national arena by serving as the director of the Song & Drama Division, New Delhi, Ministry of I&B, Government of India.